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Swinton, who authored "Vital and Valuable: The Relevance HBCUs for American Life and Education" from Columbia University Press, comment on the importance of historically Black colleges and universities to the U.S. higher education system. Jan 25, 2023 News The Nelson Memo: Preparing for Updated Federal Public Access Policies The Libraries works to comply with new guidelines, set forth in August of 2022, that seek to ensure "broad and expeditious sharing of federally-funded research" so that the public may "benefit from the returns on our research and development investments without delay." Jan 17, 2023 News Announcing the 2022-2023 Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Program Recipients To contribute to the University's overall Commitment to Antiracism, the Libraries awards 14 internal grants for projects that seek to address racism and exclusion as part of the inaugural Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Program. Dec 16, 2022 In the media Columbia University Adopts the Palace Project for E-Content Government Technology reports that the Libraries has adopted the Palace Project app for e-content, a platform that grants Columbia students, staff, and faculty access to "hundreds of thousands of ebooks as the popularity of digital learning grows." Dec 16, 2022 In the media 2022: Year in Pictures In 2022, Columbia came roaring back and ready for action, with a resurgence of campus activities and events. Take a visual journey with Columbia News over the past year for a glimpse of the big and small moments that made Columbia a great place to be. Dec 12, 2022 News Announcing the Columbia University Press Spring 2023 Catalog Columbia University Press presents the Spring 2023 catalog, which demonstrates the shared strengths of the Press and Columbia University itself. In featured books, Columbia authors build on distinguished careers to share meaningful ideas with readers around the world. Dec 1, 2022 News Holiday Gift Guide | Columbia University Press Give the gift of reading this holiday season! Save 20% on any book ordered online from Columbia University Press with code GIFTS at checkout. The annual sale is on now until January 15 - take advantage of holiday savings! Nov 2, 2022 News Sofia Jen Ouyang, ’24CC, Reflects on the Library Passport Program Columbia College student Sofia Jen Ouyang, ’24CC, shares “hidden gems” in the Libraries and the benefits of the newly-launched Library Passport program, which encourages students to explore library spaces and resources in a fun and self-paced way. Oct 26, 2022 News Columbia University Libraries Expands Access to Mobile Ebooks The Palace Project app provides Columbia affiliates access to more than 250,000 ebooks from the Libraries’ collections in a single location, improving users’ reading experience and consolidating ebooks from various publishers into one, simplified interface. Oct 6, 2022 News Columbia University Libraries Seeks Nominations for Senior Leadership Positions Columbia University Libraries is seeking nominations for two senior leadership roles to advance the Libraries’ portfolio in digital scholarship, research support, and digital collections at Columbia University. Sep 30, 2022 In the media Columbia Libraries Celebrates the Life of Freddy Claudio The Libraries celebrates the life of Freddy Claudio, a longtime supervisor and close friend to many in the Columbia community who passed away in July and is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and generosity of spirit. Sep 7, 2022 In the media The Carl Sagan Medal, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, and a Fulbright First for Columbia Nursing Columbia News profiles faculty, staff, and students who recently received awards, including Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal. Aug 18, 2022 News President Biden Appoints Jim Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, to National Museum and Library Services Board, Among Other Recent Honors President Joe Biden recently announced plans to appoint University Librarian Emeritus James G. Neal to serve in one of several key roles on the National Museum and Library Services Board. Aug 9, 2022 In the media A Library Guide Fit For New and Returning Students Alike Bwog explores library buildings, resources, and services at Columbia, including CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog, in a guide "fit for new and returning students alike." Jun 14, 2022 News Columbia Awards Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden an Honorary Degree Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden received an honorary degree from Columbia on May 18, following her nomination by librarian Ian Beilin and endorsement from University Librarian Emeritus James G. Neal. May 25, 2022 News Columbia University Libraries Announces 2022 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners The Libraries announces 16 recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Student Worker awards, presented annually to students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work for the organization. May 16, 2022 In the media Butler Library in 9,000 Legos "Some people took up jigsaw puzzles during the pandemic... John Davisson, ’08CC, an attorney in Washington, DC, turned to Legos" to construct a 9,000-piece replica of Butler Library, as seen in Columbia Magazine. May 10, 2022 News Ready to Browse in Butler Lounge Butler Library recently transformed empty shelves in the Lounge into a new browsing display that highlights newly-published titles, Columbia authors, and titles curated by Libraries staff and the Columbia community. May 2, 2022 Video, News Columbia Residence Halls Event Hear a presentation about the complex connections between Columbia residence halls and histories of racism and share your owns thoughts about proposals to acknowledge these histories in the built environment of campus. Apr 1, 2022 Video America On Fire: A Conversation on Police Violence & Black Rebellion Since the 1960s [VIDEO] The Lehman Center for American History hosted author Dr. Elizabeth Hinton for a conversation on police violence and Black rebellion since the 1960s with Professor Jelani Cobb of the Columbia School of Journalism. Mar 22, 2022 News Columbia Historian Mae Ngai Reflects on Winning the 2022 Bancroft Prize Columbia historian Mae Ngai reflects on winning the 2022 Bancroft Prize for The Chinese Question, "the first book of Asian American history to be recognized with the Prize." Mar 16, 2022 In the media Histories of Travel Segregation and Chinese Migration Win Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that scholars Mia Bay and Mae Ngai win the 2022 Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history. Jan 28, 2022 News Access The Wall Street Journal through Columbia University Libraries Current Columbia University faculty, staff, and students now have full access to content from The Wall Street Journal through the Libraries. Learn how to activate your WSJ.com Pass. Jan 25, 2022 News Ongoing Workshops from Columbia University Libraries The Libraries offers regularly-occurring workshops on key resources, like CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog. Learn more about the sessions, which are typically held via Zoom and are open to all Columbia affiliates. « 1 2 3 »
Columbia University Press | Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities Are Vital and Valuable to the U.S. Higher Education System Scholars James V. Koch and Omari H. Swinton, who authored "Vital and Valuable: The Relevance HBCUs for American Life and Education" from Columbia University Press, comment on the importance of historically Black colleges and universities to the U.S. higher education system.
The Nelson Memo: Preparing for Updated Federal Public Access Policies The Libraries works to comply with new guidelines, set forth in August of 2022, that seek to ensure "broad and expeditious sharing of federally-funded research" so that the public may "benefit from the returns on our research and development investments without delay."
Announcing the 2022-2023 Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Program Recipients To contribute to the University's overall Commitment to Antiracism, the Libraries awards 14 internal grants for projects that seek to address racism and exclusion as part of the inaugural Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award Program.
Columbia University Adopts the Palace Project for E-Content Government Technology reports that the Libraries has adopted the Palace Project app for e-content, a platform that grants Columbia students, staff, and faculty access to "hundreds of thousands of ebooks as the popularity of digital learning grows."
2022: Year in Pictures In 2022, Columbia came roaring back and ready for action, with a resurgence of campus activities and events. Take a visual journey with Columbia News over the past year for a glimpse of the big and small moments that made Columbia a great place to be.
Announcing the Columbia University Press Spring 2023 Catalog Columbia University Press presents the Spring 2023 catalog, which demonstrates the shared strengths of the Press and Columbia University itself. In featured books, Columbia authors build on distinguished careers to share meaningful ideas with readers around the world.
Holiday Gift Guide | Columbia University Press Give the gift of reading this holiday season! Save 20% on any book ordered online from Columbia University Press with code GIFTS at checkout. The annual sale is on now until January 15 - take advantage of holiday savings!
Sofia Jen Ouyang, ’24CC, Reflects on the Library Passport Program Columbia College student Sofia Jen Ouyang, ’24CC, shares “hidden gems” in the Libraries and the benefits of the newly-launched Library Passport program, which encourages students to explore library spaces and resources in a fun and self-paced way.
Columbia University Libraries Expands Access to Mobile Ebooks The Palace Project app provides Columbia affiliates access to more than 250,000 ebooks from the Libraries’ collections in a single location, improving users’ reading experience and consolidating ebooks from various publishers into one, simplified interface.
Columbia University Libraries Seeks Nominations for Senior Leadership Positions Columbia University Libraries is seeking nominations for two senior leadership roles to advance the Libraries’ portfolio in digital scholarship, research support, and digital collections at Columbia University.
Columbia Libraries Celebrates the Life of Freddy Claudio The Libraries celebrates the life of Freddy Claudio, a longtime supervisor and close friend to many in the Columbia community who passed away in July and is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and generosity of spirit.
The Carl Sagan Medal, a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant, and a Fulbright First for Columbia Nursing Columbia News profiles faculty, staff, and students who recently received awards, including Director of the Rare Book & Manuscript Library Courtney Chartier and University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal.
President Biden Appoints Jim Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, to National Museum and Library Services Board, Among Other Recent Honors President Joe Biden recently announced plans to appoint University Librarian Emeritus James G. Neal to serve in one of several key roles on the National Museum and Library Services Board.
A Library Guide Fit For New and Returning Students Alike Bwog explores library buildings, resources, and services at Columbia, including CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog, in a guide "fit for new and returning students alike."
Columbia Awards Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden an Honorary Degree Librarian of Congress Carla D. Hayden received an honorary degree from Columbia on May 18, following her nomination by librarian Ian Beilin and endorsement from University Librarian Emeritus James G. Neal.
Columbia University Libraries Announces 2022 Outstanding Student Worker Award Winners The Libraries announces 16 recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Student Worker awards, presented annually to students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their work for the organization.
Butler Library in 9,000 Legos "Some people took up jigsaw puzzles during the pandemic... John Davisson, ’08CC, an attorney in Washington, DC, turned to Legos" to construct a 9,000-piece replica of Butler Library, as seen in Columbia Magazine.
Ready to Browse in Butler Lounge Butler Library recently transformed empty shelves in the Lounge into a new browsing display that highlights newly-published titles, Columbia authors, and titles curated by Libraries staff and the Columbia community.
Columbia Residence Halls Event Hear a presentation about the complex connections between Columbia residence halls and histories of racism and share your owns thoughts about proposals to acknowledge these histories in the built environment of campus.
America On Fire: A Conversation on Police Violence & Black Rebellion Since the 1960s [VIDEO] The Lehman Center for American History hosted author Dr. Elizabeth Hinton for a conversation on police violence and Black rebellion since the 1960s with Professor Jelani Cobb of the Columbia School of Journalism.
Columbia Historian Mae Ngai Reflects on Winning the 2022 Bancroft Prize Columbia historian Mae Ngai reflects on winning the 2022 Bancroft Prize for The Chinese Question, "the first book of Asian American history to be recognized with the Prize."
Histories of Travel Segregation and Chinese Migration Win Bancroft Prize The New York Times reports that scholars Mia Bay and Mae Ngai win the 2022 Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious awards in the field of American history.
Access The Wall Street Journal through Columbia University Libraries Current Columbia University faculty, staff, and students now have full access to content from The Wall Street Journal through the Libraries. Learn how to activate your WSJ.com Pass.
Ongoing Workshops from Columbia University Libraries The Libraries offers regularly-occurring workshops on key resources, like CLIO, the Libraries' online catalog. Learn more about the sessions, which are typically held via Zoom and are open to all Columbia affiliates.
